CVE-2020-36159

Name: CVE-2020-36159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-05T19:15:17.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-36159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Veritas Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) before 9.5 disclosed operational information on the backup processing status through a URL that did not require authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Veritas Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) before 9.5 disclosed operational information on the backup processing status through a URL that did not require authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Desktop And Laptop Option	< 9.5

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-007Vendor Advisory
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS20-007Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36159?

Veritas Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) before 9.5 disclosed operational information on the backup processing status through a URL that did not require authentication.

How severe is CVE-2020-36159?

CVE-2020-36159 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36159?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-36159?

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Source: NVD / NIST